Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System • Effingham, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our care team. Ideal candidates are compassionate, patient-focused team members who provide hands-on support with daily living activities to help ensure comfort and safety. PCAs work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care and assist patients in a respectful and dignified manner.

Requirements

• 1 year nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or 6 months nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience and certification as indicated below.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the state of practice is required with 6 months experience as noted above.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Certification is not required for those with greater than one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities to help ensure comfort and safety.
• Work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care.
• Assist patients in a respectful and dignified manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives
• employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• colleague rewards and recognition program
• discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED